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The Council for the Advancement of Science Writing is committed to improving the quality and quantity of science news reaching the public. Directed and advised by distinguished journalists and scientists, CASW develops and funds programs that encourage accurate and informative writing about developments in science, technology, medicine and the environment.

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2016 Cohn Prize nominations accepted online through August 1

CASW honors extraordinary writing on medical science with the annual Victor Cohn prize. Nominations for the 17th annual award, to be given in October at ScienceWriters2016, will be accepted through August 1. (Note one-day extension for 2016.) Nominations, writing samples and letters of support may now be submitted online. Please check the Cohn prize page for information and submission instructions.

Again this year, work published in digital media may be entered along with print and broadcast material.

See this page for more information on CASW's fellowship and award programs.

CASW was incorporated in 1959 as a nonprofit, tax-exempt 50l(c)(3) educational organization.